Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay
Munduk, Bali — Indonesia
Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay
Munduk, Bali
Boutique hotel · $$
6 cabins · Year-round
- Funds full schooling for all 25 children at Chloe Orphans Bali
- Sponsors IDEP, a Bali NGO building groundwater recharge wells
- Wastewater treated on site
- Entirely Indonesian team
- 30 to 40% of the land left as untouched forest
Welcome to Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay
The cabins are individually designed and range from studios to larger suites, some with a private outdoor jacuzzi or a view over the pool and valley. A two-bedroom cabin sleeps up to four.
The on-site restaurant Ulekan Munduk serves a set menu of traditional Indonesian dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Clove Bar pours cocktails alongside. Both are open to non-resident guests. A pool overlooks the valley, with a hot tub and fire pit among the shared spaces linked by the boardwalk, and in-cabin dining runs throughout the day.
In Munduk village, Buleleng Regency, the cooler and less-visited north of Bali, known for its rainforests, waterfalls and clove plantations. The area's waterfalls sit a few kilometres away and can be visited on guided tours the property arranges, Lake Tamblingan is about 5 km.
Accommodation
6 cabins
Capacity
2–4 guests per unit
Availability
Year-round
Price range
$$
Amenities
Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi · No pets
Included
Pool with valley view
Getting there
Airport · 81 km
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Private car, about 81 km and 2h30 to 3h depending on traffic, via mountain roads. The property can arrange a private pickup on request.
Why it's a Positive Escape
Rainforest cabins in the clove-growing hills above Munduk, in the cooler, less-visited north of Bali.
Munduk Cabins sits on a forested ridge in the Buleleng hills of North Bali. Six cabins raised above the forest floor and linked by elevated boardwalks through the tree canopy, with views over the valley, the volcanoes inland and the ocean in the distance.
The property is run by Desa Hay, a family business founded by the Canadian Kowaleski family (Scott, Julia and Josh), who also operate a second property in Canggu.
Sustainability in action
Community
Entirely Indonesian team and local contractors
every team member is Indonesian, priority given to local contractors for construction and maintenance
Desa Hay Scholarship Fund
funds the full education, from pre-school through high school, of all 25 children at Chloe Orphans Bali
IDEP Foundation sponsorship
support for the Indonesian NGO IDEP, including funding the construction of groundwater recharge wells across Bali. IDEP runs permaculture, sustainability education and disaster-preparedness programs, founded in Bali in 1999
Materials & Construction
Natural materials throughout
wood-panelled walls, local stone, hand-crafted furniture by Balinese artisans
30 to 40% of the land left undeveloped
intentional preservation around the cabins, with elevated boardwalks instead of forest clearance
Biodegradable amenities
slippers and small items made from mendong grass and coconut husks
Water
Wastewater treatment system
Sequenced Batch Reactor (SBR) installation on site
Filtered, UV-sanitized water
all water continuously filtered, UV-sanitized and independently tested each month, for both drinking and bathing
Energy
Automated energy switches and timers
lighting and equipment time-controlled to limit standby consumption
LED lighting throughout
low-energy bulbs across cabins and shared spaces
Carbon offsets for construction and operations
the carbon footprint of building and running the cabins is offset
Waste
Plastic minimization across amenities
every amenity reviewed for plastic content
Recycling and composting programs
on-site recycling and food-waste composting
Locally aligned suppliers
suppliers selected to share the same waste-reduction practices
Food
Local sourcing for Ulekan restaurant
fresh local ingredients supplied for a set menu of traditional Indonesian dishes
Travel mindfully
North Bali, around 2h30 to 3h by private car from Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport. Plan a longer stay to make the road transfer worthwhile.
Photos · © Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay
Last verified: June 2026
